Saleem vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saleem

Boy #2,078 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe, sound, free from defects"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim/Islamic South Asian Middle Eastern North African

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Girl #6,608 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (via Samuel)

English American British Australian European

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Saleem Rank #2,078

Sam Rank #6,608

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 vs #6608 for Sam.

Is Saleem or Sam more popular?

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 compared to Sam at #6608 in the United States.

What do Saleem and Sam mean?

Saleem means "safe, sound, free from defects" (Arabic origin). Sam means "God has heard" (Hebrew (via Samuel) origin).

Are Saleem and Sam boy or girl names?

Saleem is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a girl name.